Pieris 'Forest Flame' - Shrub - Height 30-40cm - Width 40cm - 7lt

Pieris 'Forest Flame' is a large, compact, rounded, evergreen shrub with narrowly ovate, pointed, glossy leaves which emerge fiery red in spring, fade to creamy pink and turn dark green in summer. Pendulous clusters of tiny, bell-shaped, white flowers, resembling lily-of-the-valley bloom in early spring and are followed by seed capsules that persist into winter. Pieris 'Forest Flame' prefers fertile, organically rich, acidic, medium moisture, well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun, but appreciates some afternoon shade. It can withstand frost, but needs to be sheltered from harsh winter winds, especially when young. Resistant to urban pollution and suitable for growing in cities. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require pruning. Pieris 'Forest Flame' is an excellent shrub, attractive all year round. It is suitable for informal, cottage, urban, and woodland gardens. Great as a specimen plant or planted in groups or masses. Excellent for shrub borders, foundation plantings, and informal hedges and screens. Good for growing in containers.